The CH Moore Homestead closes its doors to the public during the first few months of each to year to spruce up the aging historical landmark in DeWitt County.
Director of the Homestead and its corresponding DeWitt County Museum, Joey Woolridge indicates this year the focus of the offseason is to begin restoring some dated windows that have nearly become a liability.
According to Woolridge, her focus this winter will be to work on a new exhibit for this spring and summer. She explains this will be a big year for the Homestead and she hopes the new exhibit is the highlight of the year for them.
Getting a school in Clinton originally did not come easily and Woolridge indicates Moore was very much in support of the idea, but the community did not share his enthusiasm. She explains once he came out opposed to the idea, that is when the school came to be.
Woolridge hopes to have some special events at the Homestead this year to commemorate the several milestones they'll be celebrating. Details on those have yet to be released.
